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Despite the many books on preaching, bad homiletical models of expository preaching still exist. They come from various sources and are influenced by a variety of factors. Often it is not the model itself that is at fault, but the use made of it. They include:
1. The Puritans
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The one thing I want you to be certain to do is finish reading this column and brush your teeth every evening.
I trust at least two things strike you about this opening sentence. First, it’s a rather odd way to begin. Second, why would I tell you there is one thing I want you to be certain to do and then ask for two things? Truth be told, I am following in the footsteps of Jesus, hoping to better understand our calling to follow in His footsteps. He said, Seek first that which is first, not first and second, but first, the kingdom of God. That would have made perfect sense, had He stopped there. But He didn’t. He said seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. That’s two things, or is it?
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“Why?” This simple question, which we utter many times a day, is loaded with assumptions of what philosophers call teleology. Teleology is the study of design and purpose. It comes from the Greek word telos, which is sprinkled liberally through the New Testament.
We seek to discover the reason things happen as they do. Why does the rain fall? Why does the earth turn on its axis? Why did you say what you said? When we raise the question of purpose, we are concerned with ends, aims, and goals. All of these terms suggest intent. They assume meaning rather than meaninglessness.
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Joseph said about the treachery perpetrated by his brothers, “You meant it for evil; God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:20). God’s good will was served through the bad will of Joseph’s brothers. This does not mean that since they were only doing the will of God the acts of the brothers were actually virtuous. All acts must be judged together with their intentions, and the actions of Joseph’s brothers were rightly judged by God to be evil. That God brings good out of evil only underscores the power and the excellence of His sovereign, decretive will.
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The May 2010 issue of Tabletalk seeks to provide a clear articulation of the doctrine and practice of sanctification. Here is a list of helpful resources that will complement your study through Tabletalk this month.
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The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God by Jonathan Edwards is one of the great classics of revival literature. A key figure of the Great Awakening, Edwards wrote this important discourse in 1741 just after the revival had reached its peak. In 2000, R.C. Sproul wrote an Introduction to a version of this classic work that had been edited and modernized by Archie Parrish. This Introduction effectively compares Edwards’s nineteenth century to our society and explains the importance of Edwards' treatise.
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Starting tomorrow morning, we are introducing $5 Fridays. Each Friday at 8 a.m. EST we will have a collection of selected resources on sale for $5 for 24 hours. A variety of items will be available each week including books, teaching series on DVD and CD, and music CDs. A preview of each week's sale items will be available on Thursdays here:http://www.ligonier.org/store/collection/5-fridayKeep Reading

What are the differences between Christianity and Islam? For the past week and a half, R.C. Sproul and former Muslim Abdul Saleeb have been going through the teaching series The Cross and the Crescent on Renewing Your Mind. In this investigative series, Sproul and Saleeb demonstrate how Christianity stands in stark contrast to the claims of Islam.
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R.C. was recently in our studio for a question and answer session. As we concluded that time I discussed with RC the upcoming National Day of Prayer. He then offered this prayer and we wanted to share it with you.
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“There was a time when I did not imagine that the heart of man was so unsearchable as it is. I am less tolerant and less intolerant than once I was. I find more things in wicked men that may be counterfeit, even when they make a fair show of piety. I find more ways that the remaining corruption of the godly may make them appear like carnal men, formalists, and dead hypocrites than once I knew of. The longer I live, the less I wonder that God keeps it as His right to try the hearts of the children of men.”
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Why is Ligonier Academy introducing an Undergraduate Program alongside its Certificate Program and its Doctor of Ministry Program? To get answers to these questions, let’s take some time to think about the vision and the mission of our Undergraduate Program.
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